Photo: Wizkid gets painting from fan
Wizkid and Ice Prince's sons 'hang out'
Boluwatife Balogun (left) and Jamal Zamani (right) sons of Wizkid and Ice Prince hung out over the weekend. I really don’t know how the three and four year olds felt when they met each other but their fathers are still revelling. They wrote on their instagram pages,
“Awww! ‘Time out with the Boizz.. Wiz’s kid and Ice’s Prince. Saturday with the Boiz Jamal and Tife!’
‘2kings! This pic made my day! @iceprincezamani all love my nigg! Our kids will run this!’
Meet Wizkid's parents
“Went for a party with my parents. Everything I am today I owe it to them! They gave me everything they had even when they had nothing! I can’t put words together to express how. much I love u mom nd dad! I’ll always make u proud!”. Talented singer, Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun wrote.
He looks more like their grandson tho’. And to think they have a grandson (from him) already!
SARZ BECOMES FIRST NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR FOR NIKE
Sarz, a prolific Nigerian music producer is hardly seen in social circles, but his works speak loudly for him. He is behind most Nigerian artistes’ monstrous hit songs, infact, he was hailed in Wizkid’s new song Jaiyejaiye ft Femi Kuti, whose video was released few days back. Whenever Nike is mentioned, what usually comes to mind is sport, so linking Nike with music was a little bit weird but when success comes knocking……
Sarz, whose real name is Osaretin Osabuohien, has become the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with top-flight sports equipment company, Nike. He was recently unveiled in Lagos. As a brand ambassador, he would be involved in many Nike events and activations in Nigeria.
For instance, he’ll be headlining the ‘We Run Lagos’ campaign, a 10-kilometre race which will start on November 16, at the Onikan Stadium, athletes will go through the Eko Bridge and then finish the race at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
MOBO 2013: LIST OF WINNERS
Ghanaian singer/rapper, Fuse ODG’s antenna song was and is still a riveting hit, so he beat our very own Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Ice Prince to win the highly-coveted Best African Act award at the just concluded Mobo Awards. The 2013 edition of the awards was held yesterday October 19, 2013 at the new Hydro Arena in Glasglow, Scotland.
LIST OF WINNERS!
Best African Act – Fuse ODG
Best Album – ‘Home’, Rudimental
Best Female in association with Tresor Paris – Laura Mvula
Best Gospel – Lurine Cato
Best International Act – Kendrick Lamar
Best Jazz – Sons of Kemet
Best Male – Wiley
Best Newcomer in association with HTC – Krept & Konan
Best Reggae Act – Sean Paul
Best RnB/Soul Act – Laura Mvula
Best Song in association with PRSforMusic – ‘La La La’, Naughty Boy
Best UK Hip Hop/Grime – Tinie Tempah
Best Video in association with SBTV – ‘La La La’, Naughty Boy
Be MOBO – Stephen Lawrence Trust
PHOTOS: STEPHANIE OKEREKE JAYJAY OKOCHA, BANKY W, EKU EDEWOR OTHERS FOR 'FLOOD WITH LOVE' CAMPAIGN
Top Nigerian celebrities; Stephanie Okereke-Linus, Banky W, Wizkid, Eku Edewor, JayJay Okocha, Iyanya to mention a few have joined a campaign for flood victims.
Tagged Flood with love, the celebrities are spotted "crying for help in" a weird but dramatic photoshoot; depicting victims drowning/struggling for their lives.
The campaign which was inspired by various flood incidents that ravaged the country is being sponsored/bankrolled by Nigerian business tycoons; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija and Tony Elumelu.
NEW VIDEO: BANKY W- GOOD GOOD LOVING
Here’s another beautiful video from Mr Capable himself, Banky W. Featuring budding actress, Damilola Adegbite, Lynxxx, Wizkid and the rest.
Check out behind the scene pictures of the music video
http://loladeville.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/damilola-adegbite-is-leading-lady-in.html?m=1
INTERVIEW: "NO ONE HAS TAKEN MY SPACE"- BIGIANO
Few years after releasing his hit song ‘Shayo’, Babalola Gabriels, popularly called Bigiano, who had been in near oblivion 4 d past 3 to 4years has resurfaced,he is back and better. Few weeks ago, he released 3 captivating singles and organized a promo/unveiling party all geared at heralding his huge comeback. In this interview, the Ogun-born artiste spoke on his break from music, his return as well as other upcoming projects.
(1) You have been away for so long, what have you been up to?
My being away was intentional. I decided to keep my brand away, restrategize then come back, I have been doing tours, recording songs and spending time with my families. I’m not a flash in the pan, I just took time off to work on my brand.
(2) So what are you bringing back? What new thing are you introducing to the Bigiano brand?
Well. There are lots of them, I’m working on my image, you can see I’m wearing a new look, the hair is gone. Then I have lots of motivational messages to offer to people.
(3) Motivational as in, are you now a motivational speaker or you’re reflecting it in your music?
It will reflect in my songs and I will be speaking out for the youths as well as the younger race out there.
(4) So what new singles are you working on, tell us briefly about them?
I have got three singles out there, “As e dey hot”, who’s that girl” and oh laa laa, their videos are dropping soon. I have recorded over 100 songs already, after then, I’ll drop the collabos.
(5) What record label are you working on?
My new record label is Goldspan Entertainment and stronghold Records is my international promoter.
(6) Can you mention some of the artistes you are collaborating with?
May D, Davido, Wizkid and many more
(7) What should Bigiano’s fans expect from him?
They should expect a brand new Bigiano, I’m going to be dishing them good songs and I’ll also be consistent.
(8) When are you releasing your next album?
Next year, late next year because, I’m taking my time to churn out the best. It’s something that my fans and people out there are going to appreciate.
(9) What’s your take on the Nigerian music industry now?
The industry is growing and making a lot of sense, we just hope the government will help structure the country as a whole, not only in music aspect.
(10) What keeps you going as an artiste?
My inspirations and my faith, i strongly believe in myself and confident enough to stand and break through anywhere
(11) Asides the release party and the singles what other avenues are you exploring to make your fans know that Bigiano is back?
They already know I am back, the unveiling and promo went a long way and is still on-going, my singles are there, I’m only waiting to drop the videos so they will know all over the world.
(12) The industry has become so competitive, going by the number of good artistes we now have, how prepared are you for the competition?
I can’t find any competition any where, I’ve not been intimidated by any kind of music for the past few years, I don’t think anyone can stand Bigiano out there, no one has ever taken my space in the last 3 years. Let every artiste do what they have to do and let me do what i know best. The sky is wide enough for birds to fly.
(13) What are your challenges as an artiste?
People have lots of misconceptions about me, its really sad. And then putting 100% trust in people and you later find out they are not what they claimed to be.
Another thing is people mistake being principled for being arrogant.
(14) Asides the artistes you’ve mentioned, which other artistes/ producers are you working with?
For producers, I have Shizzi, Young D, Cobhams, Ty mix and other big names, for artistes I’ve got Akon on oh la la remix, AkA in South Africa, Mikasa, Letoya and in Nigeria Eva, and many others.
(15) What’s with the Kuti added to your name?
Kuti is my brand/merchandise name. I have reasons for choosing it.
(16) Who are your musical influences?
I have lots of them. While growing up, I got inspired by great singers with beautiful, ever-green music. Sunny Okosun, Christy Igbokwe, Chris Okotie, Ebenezer Obey, King Sunny Ade, Fela Anikulapo kuti. On the foreign side, we have Whitney Houston, Micheal Jackson, Celine Dion, Kenny Rogers, Jim Reves, Erikabadu and many more.
WIZKID, TONTO DIKEH, DENRELE OTHERS SHINE AT THE FUTURE AWARDS 2012
The 2012 edition of The Future Awards took place on August 27, 2012 at PortHarcourt, River State.
Below are the list of winners
Best Use of Advocacy- Babafemi Oyediran
Best Use of New Media- Gidi Traffic
Creative Artiste of the Year- Bayo Omoboriowo
Designer of the Year- Toju Foyeh
Excellence in Service (Government)- Hadiza Abdullahi
Excellence in Service (Journalism)- Alkasim Abdulkadir
Excellence in Service (Corporate) Ngozi Nkwoji
Innovator of the Year (Science and Technology)- Seun Onigbinde
Innovator of the Year (Education) Otto Orondaam
Entrepreneur of the Year (General)- Ola Orekunrin
Entrepreneur of the Year (Agriculture)- Tochukwu Ikpegbu
Entrepreneur of the Year (Communication and Media)- Uyi Omokaro
Entrepreneur of the Year (Entertainment)-Michael Collins
Entrepreneur of the Year (Technology) Jason Njoku
On-Air-Personality (Radio)- Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru
On-Air-Personality (TV)- Denrele Edun
Musician of the Year- Wizkid
Actor of the Year- Tonto Dikeh
Producer of the Year (Music)-Jeremiah ‘J. Sleek’ Shelika
Producer of the Year (Screen) Clarence Peters
Young Person of the Year- Idris Akinbanjo